The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise on both sides of

Most likely because this was

always be her who initiated. She

Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see

to this, and her heart

But...

her mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his

had to wonder if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under his

that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted of our presence…how

to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you

"Got it."

shut off

Ryan took a pen from

this, we should be able to meet our

They were required by law to

past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted

group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein

complete, we can relax for another

on the table and

stared at the

sure

tried his best to make up for his absence, but

after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake

not think

tighten

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from what

much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing

such

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It

others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two

couple of times as heavy silence fell upon

but when he saw the words 'another planet' he

rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly,

'Calm down Ryan.'

took several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he

"Huff…huff…"

brought his fingers

[Okay.]

contained a single word.

up from his seat once he sent the

head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his

on, I

***

"We're here."

stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in

closed my eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

couldn't quite put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a pleasant

it was eating away at the little sanity that

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